When making the decision to blend two existing families, particularly when one or both people in the relationship have minor children, there are several unique legal considerations that may come into play. It is important for both the parent and stepparent to fully understand the various legal consequences of the union when it comes to… Continue reading Legal Considerations for Blended Families in Alberta
Category: Child Support
The Treatment of Unrealized Income in Child Support Calculations
Much of the work involved in a divorce, whether the parties are working together in mediation or collaborative family law, or are engaged in litigation, involves the determination of each person’s rights and responsibilities regarding spousal and child support. When it comes to determining the amount and duration of support, one of the key factors… Continue reading The Treatment of Unrealized Income in Child Support Calculations
Stay-at-Home Father Not Exempt From Child Support Obligations
Following a separation or divorce when there are minor children involved, child support will inevitably become a key issue that must be determined, even in cases where both parents continue to have parenting time with the child. All parents have a legal obligation to provide support for their children before the child turns 18, and… Continue reading Stay-at-Home Father Not Exempt From Child Support Obligations
What are a Stepparent’s Child Support Obligations for an Adult Child?
Blended families are extremely common in Canada. Many people who have children and then divorce or choose to cohabitate with someone else create new parental relationships with the new spouse and their child from a previous relationship. While parents of children who divorce or separate will always have an obligation to provide child support to… Continue reading What are a Stepparent’s Child Support Obligations for an Adult Child?
Do Child Support Obligations Change if a Child Refuses Contact?
In Canada, the law requires parents to support their children financially, especially until they reach the age of majority. Some parents may resent this notion if they have a poor relationship with the child, or if the child refuses to see them, especially when it comes to adult children. What are a parent’s obligations when… Continue reading Do Child Support Obligations Change if a Child Refuses Contact?
Child Support Suspended While School is Put on Hold
Child support, while most commonly paid for children of a marriage under the age of 18, can also extend into adulthood under certain circumstances. If a child has an illness or disability, for example, and is unable to provide for themselves, the parent paying support may be required to continue that support after the child… Continue reading Child Support Suspended While School is Put on Hold